Courage & Chaos

Rhiannon Louden

Embrace the mess: the raw truths and unspoken realities of 'having it all'. Courage + Chaos is the podcast for women who are juggling ALL the plates. With a focus on the challenges of managing entrepreneurship and careers, motherhood and advocacy, and all of the other day to day roles we are expected to play as women (proudly and without complaint) Courage and Chaos is about bringing women together, offering resources and a sense of community and challenging the societal "norms" we have been conditioned to (quietly) follow.  Sharing stories, tips and perspective from women who are somehow doing it all.... and surviving to tell the tale.  This is a community of women who truly get it, and will make you feel less alone in what you're dealing with and how you're feeling. Women whose stories and experience are relatable, inspiring and full of great advice. Women like you.  Hosted by Rhiannon Louden: proud owner of two small businesses and mum to two amazing girls, the youngest of whom has a rare genetic disorder and multiple disabilities. Juggling a busy career, motherhood, and now the new role of health advocate for a non verbal, mobility impaired toddler has made this podcast feel more important than ever for Rhiannon. As a writer, photographer, brand strategist and mentor Rhiannon is a fierce supporter of female entrepreneurship and since becoming a parent seven years ago conversations on matrescence, motherhood and gender inequality have become equally prevalent in her life. So here we are! Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays- going live at noon.  Please give us a follow and leave a review- it helps a lot in getting these important stories out to the world and growing a community of like minded women too!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

  1. Ep 65: How to get "unstuck" in your business with Kathryn Ho

    23 JAN

    Ep 65: How to get "unstuck" in your business with Kathryn Ho

    Ever felt stuck in your business? Unsure how to move past an obstacle, or where to go next, or what exactly it is that's holding you back?  No matter how long you've been in business, there will be times where you just feel a bit stuck- and it's not easy to get out of that rut on your own.  That's where creative coach Kathryn Ho comes in- and this week she's on the podcast sharing her insights, experience, and advice for figuring out how to work through the things that are holding you back, and keep moving forward in your business and your life.  This episode is full of fresh perspective, tips on navigating your mindset and your approach, making your business better work with your brain and your personality and lots of personal stories- from both Kathryn and I- on our own journey with mindset and change in our own businesses too.  Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! Episode Links:   Connect with my guest: Kathryn Ho: Coach for Creatives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathryn_ho_/ Substack: https://substack.com/@kathrynho Website: https://yourethicalmarketer.co.uk/ Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden: Mentor, Speaker & Photographer,  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden  Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/  Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

    56 min
  2. Ep63: Surviving Burnout and Making Big Business Changes to Keep Overwhelm at Bay

    28/11/2025

    Ep63: Surviving Burnout and Making Big Business Changes to Keep Overwhelm at Bay

    Burnout- it's not a place we want to be.  But when you're juggling all of the plates, it can creep up on you more quicklly than you think. And it's not an easy place to break free from.  On this week's episode of Courage & Chaos, I'm chatting with Sarah Williamson- feelow burnout survivor and solopreneur who is passionate about sharing her experience and how she made changes to her business and her life to help navigate through the overwhelm and to a much happier place. We each share the story of how we got from stressed to burnout: and the things we did to work our way out of it. There's lots of very honest chat, advice and ideas for tackling overwhelm and trying to keep burnout mode at bay (or stop yourself from going there again, if you, like us, have been there before).  Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! Episode Links:   Connect with my guest: Sarah Williamson: Email & Content Marketing Expert Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourethicalmarketer Website: https://yourethicalmarketer.co.uk/ Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden: Mentor, Speaker & Photographer,  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden  Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/  Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

    53 min
  3. 14/11/2025

    Ep 62: Business Sustainability and Navigating Through Tough Times

    Welcome back to a brand new season of Courage and Chaos! Today’s episode kicks it all off with a very raw and honest chat about business sustainability- which is just a fancy way of saying how to make it through the tough times as an entrepreneur, and how to keep yourself going! I’ve broken today’s episode down into four tough “phases” you may find yourself going through in your business, and how I navigated each one: from worldwide pandemics and the cost of living crisis to how to show up when it feels like the world is on fire, to working through grief and personal challenges (complete with a stint in burnout mode) and figuring out how to manage pregnancy, maternity leave, and returning to work. This episode is for anyone who is going through a tough time in their business or their life- it’s real, it’s raw and it’s full of lessons learned the hard way and practical tips and advice you can apply, whatever situation you’re in. I hope you'll find it helpful and relatable and feel a little less alone.   Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/  Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional links: Time Management Coach: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk Mindfulness Coach: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_h.r Illustrator & Designer Extraordinaire (and my fabulous VA): @emmeliecouldsondesign Photography Farm (photo & video community & learning): https://photographyfarm.co.uk/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

    37 min
  4. Ep 61: Reflections on the Summer Juggle and Lessons to Take Forward (Mini Series Episode 10/10)

    03/10/2025

    Ep 61: Reflections on the Summer Juggle and Lessons to Take Forward (Mini Series Episode 10/10)

    Mini Series Episode 10/10: the final episode of the "Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed Mum" series is about reflection, growth and how things are really going six weeks in to our usual routines.    This episode shares an honest check in now that we are back into the swing of things with school/work, shares some of my own personal insights around what I've learned this time around, and offers some advice and perspective on making the most of these lessons learned the hard way and applying them to the months and years ahead.   This is part ten of a ten part mini series, helping you to take the lessons you've learned from juggling it all over the summer/ returning to routines and remembering to apply that new knowledge as we p[lan ahead for October break, Christmas break and all the other challenging times on their way in the new year.  I hope you'll share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.    Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!   Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale   Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk   Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/    Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod   Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

    18 min
  5. Ep 60: Easing the Shift from Summer to Structure (Mini Series Episode 9/10)

    04/09/2025

    Ep 60: Easing the Shift from Summer to Structure (Mini Series Episode 9/10)

    Mini Series Episode 9/10: part nine of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about surviving the shift from summer to structure: not just the practical side, but the emotional stuff too.  This episode explores the emotional transition (the relief AND the guilt), re-establishing structure in a way that works for you (even if that means making changes to how you did it before), taking some time to do a practical business reset and plan out the last quarter of the year- and remembering to care for yourself in the transition too.    This is part nine of a ten part mini series, helping you survive the summer holidays and transition back into regular routines. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.   Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!   Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale   Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk   Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/    Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod   Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

    18 min
  6. Ep 58: How to Turn Your Summer Experience into Impactful Brand Content (Mini Series Episode 7/10)

    08/08/2025

    Ep 58: How to Turn Your Summer Experience into Impactful Brand Content (Mini Series Episode 7/10)

    Mini Series Episode 7/10: part seven is all about leveraging your sumemr experience to create impactful content for your brand.  No matter what you've been up to this summer- travelling, keeping kids busy out the back garden, desperately trying to stay on top of work and kids and pets and the house stuff- you've learned something that's relatable to your audience. So as we get ready to transition back into normal routines, here are five simple yet powerful tips for creating content from your summer days.  This is part seven of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.      Thanks for joining the conversation!  Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!  Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale     Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk     Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/      Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod     Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

    14 min
5
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9 Ratings

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Embrace the mess: the raw truths and unspoken realities of 'having it all'. Courage + Chaos is the podcast for women who are juggling ALL the plates. With a focus on the challenges of managing entrepreneurship and careers, motherhood and advocacy, and all of the other day to day roles we are expected to play as women (proudly and without complaint) Courage and Chaos is about bringing women together, offering resources and a sense of community and challenging the societal "norms" we have been conditioned to (quietly) follow.  Sharing stories, tips and perspective from women who are somehow doing it all.... and surviving to tell the tale.  This is a community of women who truly get it, and will make you feel less alone in what you're dealing with and how you're feeling. Women whose stories and experience are relatable, inspiring and full of great advice. Women like you.  Hosted by Rhiannon Louden: proud owner of two small businesses and mum to two amazing girls, the youngest of whom has a rare genetic disorder and multiple disabilities. Juggling a busy career, motherhood, and now the new role of health advocate for a non verbal, mobility impaired toddler has made this podcast feel more important than ever for Rhiannon. As a writer, photographer, brand strategist and mentor Rhiannon is a fierce supporter of female entrepreneurship and since becoming a parent seven years ago conversations on matrescence, motherhood and gender inequality have become equally prevalent in her life. So here we are! Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays- going live at noon.  Please give us a follow and leave a review- it helps a lot in getting these important stories out to the world and growing a community of like minded women too!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.